The Victorian Book of Christmas

Thomas K. Hervey offers a detailed history of Christmas in Victorian Britain, capturing the spirit and symbolism of the season.

The Victorian Book of Christmas explores how nineteenth-century Britons celebrated the festive season, from decorating homes with holly and ivy to gathering for music, feasting, and charitable acts. With vivid descriptions and beautiful illustrations, Hervey documents the revival and reinvention of Christmas traditions during a time of significant cultural change.

First published in the 1830s, this work reflects both a deep nostalgia for older customs and the emergence of new practices that would come to define the modern holiday. It remains an engaging and informative resource for anyone interested in the historical roots of a Victorian Christmas.